About Allison
Allison Kent is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at making therapy feel approachable and useful from the start.
Allison spent many years working in Philadelphia at a community behavioral health outpatient setting. There she met people facing everyday pressures and complex transitions, which shaped her straightforward style.
Background and approach
She listens first, then works with each person to create a plan that fits their situation and goals. In sessions Allison uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone needs help building motivation for change. Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Allison aims to make the work feel collaborative rather than prescriptive.
She helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress along the way. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Allison recognizes that courage is required to reach out. She supports clients through that first step and the weeks that follow, adjusting the plan as needs evolve.
How Allison Uses Talk Therapy Online
Allison commonly uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs. This approach means conversations begin with the person’s priorities, and the therapist follows their lead to build trust and clarity. It is helpful for people who want a supportive space to understand their feelings and choices.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. CBT breaks problems into clear, actionable steps and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum when motivation is low.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Allison will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can fit short check-ins or busy schedules. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English